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Tomb of Shah Yusuf Gardezi
The tomb of Shah Yusuf Gardezi in Multan: a plain, flat-roofed building covered from top to bottom in blue and white glazed tiles.
The tomb of Shah Yusuf Gardezi is a single-storey, flat-roofed rectangular building with straight walls. It has almost no architectural ornament. A slightly projecting section frames the doorway and holds the mihrab inside. Its beauty lies entirely in its coloured tiles, which cover every part of the outside.
Why go
- ✦Every surface covered in glazed tiles
- ✦A flat-roofed, unusually simple plan
- ✦One of Multan's oldest Sufi shrines
- ✦Protected as PB-109
History
Shah Yusuf Gardezi is remembered as one of the earliest Sufi saints of Multan. The register's date for the tomb (8th–11th centuries) is uncertain, so no date is shown here. The tomb is listed as PB-109.
How to Reach
In the old city of Multan, a short distance from the fort; use the map on this page.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to February; Multan is one of the hottest cities in Pakistan from April to September.
Getting there, In the old city of Multan, a short distance from the fort; use the map on this page.
Allow, About 20 minutes.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Tomb of Shah Yusuf Gardezi, within 5 km.
